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by SmallTank
Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Return of the Super Iridium ??
Replies: 199
Views: 35176

hmm..sounds similar to the Gillette Bleue Extra blades which are also similar to the Swedes which have been gone out of production for some time
by SmallTank
Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Holder for shaving items in the Shower
Replies: 14
Views: 4430

I would just put your brush in your mug..bristles facing down..make sure to keep your mug away from the shower head
by SmallTank
Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:32 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: 10,000 Youtube Subscribers!
Replies: 16
Views: 2320

Mantic..I hear you have been using a str8 razor nowadays..now is the progress?
by SmallTank
Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: Fear the DE! Why?
Replies: 22
Views: 4379

yea I was like that years ago..then I got like that when I held my 1st str8 razor..now I get like that holding a veggie peeler :lol:

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by SmallTank
Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Boker still in production
Replies: 8
Views: 4400

I thought the Celebrated razor was Sheffield, England..err..was it?
by SmallTank
Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Sad To Live In A Country in Economic Decline
Replies: 63
Views: 8816

I hear ya!..I go with Hanes boxers n shorts..very comfy I doubt they are made in China..I was watching a documentary on things made in China here in the states..turns out even in our state capitol in Washington where there are a bunch of souvenir stores..3/4 of the stores are almost totally made pro...
by SmallTank
Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Matress Recommendations Please
Replies: 29
Views: 7416

honestly..if you want true comfort and control...SleepNumber...my parents have had theirs for over 10yrs..everything is covered under 20yr warranty..me n my wife have had ours for 3-4yrs..never had an issue..5-100 are the setting..5 being very soft..100 being very stiff..then you can go up n down wi...
by SmallTank
Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:45 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Been using a Gem 1912 razor and...
Replies: 13
Views: 4140

when you start using your SE..lay it flat on your face..then once you get adjusted to that..you can hold the razor straight against your face..much better I would say..make sure your lather is good and slick
by SmallTank
Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Finally got a straight...
Replies: 11
Views: 5013

Congrats on your str8 razor gear!...wait about 3-4 months I would say..depending on how often you will shave with it...when it starts to "tug and pull"..and you KNOW your lather and technique is fine..then pasted strop will be needed..green diamond paste works best..I would say...strop 1 d...
by SmallTank
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:46 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Adjusting to a pod coffee maker
Replies: 22
Views: 4044

I would say Nespresso machine hands down best espresso capsule coffee..sad they haven't had much seasonal variety though
by SmallTank
Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: Skin food follows Alum block?
Replies: 5
Views: 1796

Alum block works very well for nicks, cuts and skin stretching..last least 10 years with a small amount
by SmallTank
Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: La Toja Manantiales
Replies: 9
Views: 2291

How does this compare to La Toja Sensitive..also from Spain
by SmallTank
Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Blades--What I Have
Replies: 14
Views: 3145

You might be missing a few straight razors..ohh wait..thats for a later buy :shock: 8)
by SmallTank
Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: grist for the ape and other bacon fans
Replies: 29
Views: 3845

OMG my sushi just came up after looking at the lip balm!... :lol:
by SmallTank
Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: historic photos
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

sites doesnt load... :x
by SmallTank
Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: More NASA geekery!
Replies: 4
Views: 1226

the comments on that vid were mixed and I wasnt happy with them..but I liked the fact that there was time to reflect..great vid!

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by SmallTank
Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:04 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Your dream car
Replies: 82
Views: 14375

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When money permits...
by SmallTank
Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Gibbs Marine Fresh shaving cream
Replies: 4
Views: 1031

is there a current list of ingredients?

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by SmallTank
Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Gentlemen, a physical problem and I need to vent
Replies: 11
Views: 5488

If your hand and eye coordination in anyway is affected..by all means take a break for awhile..but don't give up the fact that YOUR hands WILL know how to wield a straight when you go back to using them..I have also taken a break from my str8 razors in the past..now am getting comfortable to using t...
by SmallTank
Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: T&H Cream-$75.00
Replies: 3
Views: 669

hmm..might be worth it if there are gold flakes inside.. :lol:

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